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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 14:02:32 GMT -5
Last call, folks, you have until 3PM!
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Post by failedatlife on Feb 9, 2009 14:36:46 GMT -5
There are big changes coming to NBC with Jay Leno moving to 10:00. Right in the middle you are going to have a newscast that will have to keep people until Conan O'Brien comes on. If channel 7 keeps a news cast at 11:00 it must be something to keep the viewer. Not a traditional newscast. Something hosted by Anne and Adam at 11 and 5-7 AM similar to what WCVB did with Ed Harding.
Another possibility is to complete due away with an 11:00 News and put something in its place. Something hosted by Sorbonni or Brandon Rudat.
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 15:17:00 GMT -5
Brandon Rudat's gone as of last night as well apparently, but I've not been able to confirm that yet, as I've had other priorities.
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Post by educateyourself on Feb 9, 2009 16:34:35 GMT -5
Why would they fire Brandon as well?
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 17:19:09 GMT -5
I don't know if/whether they fired him, just that he left. The Randy interview will be up momentarily.
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 17:37:14 GMT -5
My phone interview with Randy is now live on the main page or
I look forward to your comments!
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Post by fox25rox on Feb 9, 2009 17:57:29 GMT -5
Brandon Rudat's gone as of last night as well apparently, but I've not been able to confirm that yet, as I've had other priorities. They had major cuts in the make-up budget. Max, good interview. If I could ask one favor, please can that intro/exit music? It really cheapens the overall product. Thanks for your extensive, non-stop, tireless never ending work to keep us informed of the latest local news. It is very much appreciated. |
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 18:13:01 GMT -5
Your point is duly noted, but it would take me hours to re-do at this point, so for the moment, I'm sorry, but I can't.
By the way, the Rudat thing still hasn't officially happened (I'm now hearing), but may apparently be in the works. I CAN confirm, however, that Lauren Przybyl is STAYING.
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Post by fox25newswfxt on Feb 9, 2009 18:39:21 GMT -5
Who is going to anchor in Randys place?
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Post by educateyourself on Feb 9, 2009 18:53:55 GMT -5
Where is Brandon going? i.e. another Boston news station or elsewhere?
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 9, 2009 19:21:58 GMT -5
I don't have any of that info yet; when I do, you'll know!
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Post by db54 on Feb 10, 2009 8:28:29 GMT -5
I can now confirm that the move was made by mutual consent. From a legal standpoint that is what it is with "contracts" in play. Randy joins a host of others including Todd Gross (who I am happy to report is having fun with his gig in Utah, albeit flying back & forth gives new meaning to Jet Set Meteorologists). Randy was spot on with regards to the news of late on 7. Who cares about a freakin alligator on the loose in FL amongs many other things. The "forced" banter on the morning news.... It taks some getting to use to a Fox 25 in the morning news. After listening to it - there was real "no mutual agreement" when the sun sets. |
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Post by waianae on Feb 10, 2009 8:42:40 GMT -5
Max, good job with Randy's interview. If I understand him, he can't work in the businesss until his contract is up - 2012? Correct?
Thanks
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Post by BTVNadmin on Feb 10, 2009 12:28:30 GMT -5
No, that's not right. When a station decides to terminate someone, there's often what's called a non-compete clause in their contract, which states that they cannot work for a station IN THE SAME MARKET for a certain period of time (theoretically I suppose he could go to another market right away, but he's been fairly emphatic about not wanting to do so), so then the only part of the contract that matters is this particular window (the three-year part becomes redundant), so in Randy's case, he could be back on-air by June-ish once the non-compete window expires..
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Post by 7engineer on Feb 10, 2009 14:09:34 GMT -5
I thought non-compete clauses were illegal in Mass.?
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